Spotlight: Stone Homes

Stone: noun: A concretion of earthy or mineral matter. (Merriam-Webster)

For what would seemingly only capture the imagination and interest of the geologist, stones are awfully good at astounding and impressing us all.

Explore these homes that feature the natural beauty and stately presence of stone in their construction.

 

123 Saddle Rock Road Stamford, CT

Listed with Robert Blosio and Larry Palma

Saddle Rock House is a Richardsonian-style American country home, designed and built in 1914 by the famed Hunt and Hunt Architects. As the furthest southern point in Stamford, the 1.67 acre property enjoys the finest views of the Long Island Sound horizon including daily sunrises and sunsets, the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse and the beckoning Manhattan skyline. The property at Saddle Rock House is only rivaled in beauty by the home itself, crafted with ashlar quarried stone.

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120 Overhill Road Bronxville, NY

Listed with Kathleen Collins

A beautiful, stately stone Colonial with great curb appeal, this gracious home features lovely architectural details throughout, 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths and over 5, 000 square feet.

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4730 Fieldston Road Riverdale, NY

Listed by Angela Manson and Barbara Rosenblum

A magnificent Fieldston Georgian Revival estate, this stone-faced house features spacious rooms with /custom millwork and 3 wood-burning fireplaces. Set in lush park-like grounds, this rare country estate in the city is just 15 minutes from the Upper West Side.

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